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Chosen Family

A podcast hosted by queer, cosmically-destined BFFs Thomas Leblanc and Tranna Wintour. Join the Montreal comedians every other week for deep and spontaneous conversations featuring renowned artists an... Read more

Ranked #1

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S1 E8: Arshad Khan and Finding Acceptance

S1 E8: Arshad Khan and Finding Acceptance

A discussion about religion and spirituality goes so far beyond when filmmaker Arshad Khan, who's been touring the inter... Read more

24 Nov 2017

1hr

Ranked #2

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S2 E7: Teenage Dreams with Tegan and Sara

S2 E7: Teenage Dreams with Tegan and Sara

Thomas opens up to Tranna about the sister he never had. Then they go back to High School with Canadian rock royalty Teg... Read more

18 Sep 2019

36mins

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Ranked #3

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S2 E20: Vision of Love with Rufus Wainwright and Sarah Schulman

S2 E20: Vision of Love with Rufus Wainwright and Sarah Schulman

In the final episode of Season 2, Tranna and Thomas share an update on where they’re at in the middle of the pandemic. T... Read more

8 Apr 2020

46mins

Ranked #4

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S1 E4: Nantali Indongo and the Art of Being Real

S1 E4: Nantali Indongo and the Art of Being Real

Tranna calls up her hero and friend, Sandra Bernhard; Thomas obsesses over fashion satire queen, Mademoiselle Agnès; and... Read more

28 Sep 2017

1hr 9mins

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Ranked #5

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S2 E6: Hot Goddess Summer with Guy Branum

S2 E6: Hot Goddess Summer with Guy Branum

Thomas and Tranna debate the nuances of American vs. Canadian fame. Then, a conversation at Just for Laughs with comic a... Read more

28 Aug 2019

39mins

Ranked #6

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S1 E7: Dana Michel and A Place of Love

S1 E7: Dana Michel and A Place of Love

Tranna and Thomas reveal themselves in a way they haven't before - diving deep into the subject of love in the age of th... Read more

9 Nov 2017

57mins

Ranked #7

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S1 E3: Christiane Charette and Camera Culture

S1 E3: Christiane Charette and Camera Culture

Television and radio host Christiane Charette is Québec culture royalty. She joins T and T to discuss her impressive car... Read more

14 Sep 2017

54mins

Ranked #8

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S1 E5: Dayna McLeod and (Im)perfect Femininity

S1 E5: Dayna McLeod and (Im)perfect Femininity

Dayna McLeod, Jena Friedman and Natalie Norman are the brilliant, shiny stars of this episode. Chosen Family goes full-o... Read more

12 Oct 2017

1hr 5mins

Ranked #9

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S1 E6: Eileen Myles and Radical Transparency

S1 E6: Eileen Myles and Radical Transparency

Tranna and Thomas are weary and worn as the world feels like an increasingly dark place. But inspiring guests Eileen Myl... Read more

26 Oct 2017

1hr 4mins

Ranked #10

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S2 E19: Rock Bottom with Ty Mitchell

S2 E19: Rock Bottom with Ty Mitchell

Thomas and Tranna share what life has been like for them during the coronavirus pandemic... with Thomas making a surpris... Read more

25 Mar 2020

45mins

Ranked #11

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S2 E18: Purse First with Bob the Drag Queen

S2 E18: Purse First with Bob the Drag Queen

Thomas and Tranna wonder if being raised by single parents has influenced their relationship choices and also ask whethe... Read more

11 Mar 2020

33mins

Ranked #12

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S2 E17: Super Soul Sexuality with Rabbi Lisa Grushcow

S2 E17: Super Soul Sexuality with Rabbi Lisa Grushcow

In this special episode, Tranna and Thomas welcome progressive rabbi Lisa Grushcow for a candid conversation about faith... Read more

26 Feb 2020

51mins

Ranked #13

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S2 E16: Boundaries and Bruises with Alicia Elliott

S2 E16: Boundaries and Bruises with Alicia Elliott

Thomas and Tranna share their biggest fears, among them: driving, posting a shirtless photo on instagram, and discoverin... Read more

12 Feb 2020

39mins

Ranked #14

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S2 E15: It’s Complicated with Coeur de Pirate

S2 E15: It’s Complicated with Coeur de Pirate

Tranna tells Thomas about breaking her year of celibacy, after a foray into dating apps (for trans people—it's complicat... Read more

29 Jan 2020

39mins

Ranked #15

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S2 E14: Trigger Warning with Bret Easton Ellis

S2 E14: Trigger Warning with Bret Easton Ellis

As a new year’s resolution, Thomas & Tranna want to talk to people who might not share their exact world view. Novel... Read more

15 Jan 2020

41mins

Ranked #16

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Live from RIDM with Benedetta Barzini & Beniamino Barrese

Live from RIDM with Benedetta Barzini & Beniamino Barrese

Recorded live at the RIDM documentary film festival in Montreal, Tranna & Thomas talk to Italian ex-supermodel Bened... Read more

30 Dec 2019

26mins

Ranked #17

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S2 E13: Sweet Fantasy with Owen Pallett

S2 E13: Sweet Fantasy with Owen Pallett

Tranna and Thomas recap the Celine Dion concert they attended together and look at the singer’s renaissance, the generat... Read more

11 Dec 2019

43mins

Ranked #18

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S2 E12: The Power of Goodbye with Ira Sachs

S2 E12: The Power of Goodbye with Ira Sachs

Thomas confesses to Tranna that he can’t be monogamous and contemplates different configurations like polyamory and open... Read more

27 Nov 2019

32mins

Ranked #19

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S2 E11: Love At The End Of The World with Kai Cheng Thom

S2 E11: Love At The End Of The World with Kai Cheng Thom

Moving into a new apartment brings up intense feelings around identity and safety for Tranna. Then, writer-performer and... Read more

13 Nov 2019

37mins

Ranked #20

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S2 E10: Funny Girls with Matteo Lane

S2 E10: Funny Girls with Matteo Lane

Thomas opens up about his grandmother’s passing and how comedy helps him in dark times. Then, standup comic and former o... Read more

30 Oct 2019

35mins

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